Principal Product Application Engineer (m/f/d) – Diodes & Transistors

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.

About the job

As Principal Product Application Engineer, you will be responsible for the Application Strategy and Application Knowledge management for our Diodes & Transistors portfolio. In addition to technical support for our leading customers from the automotive, industrial and consumer industries, you are our main interface to our Product Management and R&D teams in order to build up a future proof product portfolio.

What you will do

• Qualify the value of Nexperia's products (strengths versus competitive products) and quantify the technical benefits derived from choosing Nexperia
• Take the lead for product requirements based on application insights
• Represent Nexperia's application perspective in technical comities and Standardization groups as well as establishing and maintaining technical contacts to key decisions makers and influencers like Car OEMs and reference design houses and of course Industry Lead Customers
• Translate application expertise and customer insights into “customer requirement specifications” and build a future proof product portfolio
• Conduct product investigations and circuit analysis on application level
• Set up demo boards and represent the Nexperia Diodes & Transistors group at trade fairs

• University degree in electrical engineering or other related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the semiconductor industry or in a related business
• Ideally proven experience within the Automotive/Industrial/Consumer Electronics environment
• Development and Engineering experience, as well as hardware design know how
• Simulation and measurement know-how are a plus
• Entrepreneurial thinking, result oriented, customer focused
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in English. German language is a plus
• Team player with hands-on mentality and proven track record in working in multicultural/international teams

Why work for us?

• Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
• Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
• A wide variety of training courses and career development options
• Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

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